Academe Today: At yet another congressional hearing, college presidents tried to fight back

What students should read in time of protest; ex-chancellor says porn shouldn't cost him tenure; college is worth it if loans aren't needed; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. LEADERSHIP [Yet Another Congressional Hearing Came for Higher Ed. College Presidents Tried to Fight Back.]( By Erin Gretzinger [STORY IMAGE]( Lawmakers’ sharpest questions were directed at Northwestern University’s Michael H. Schill, who didn’t take it quietly. ADVERTISEMENT THE REVIEW | FORUM [What Every Student Needs to Read in a Time of Protest]( [STORY IMAGE]( Twenty-two scholars recommend books to make sense of this moment. THE REVIEW | OPINION [I Made Porn. That Shouldn’t Cost Me Tenure.]( By Joe Gow [STORY IMAGE]( The University of Wisconsin system took my chancellorship. Now it wants my job. DATA [Is College Worth It? Depends on the Student Debt.]( By Audrey Williams June [STORY IMAGE]( Just 22 percent of respondents to a new Pew Research Center survey said the cost of a four-year degree was worth it if a student had to take out loans. THE EDGE [Colleges Bootstrap Their Way to AI Literacy]( By Goldie Blumenstyk [STORY IMAGE]( With strategies like hands-on experiments, librarian-led demos, and templates for model-policy language, colleges are preparing for a new era in tech. UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Strategic-Leadership Program for Department Chairs | June 2024] [Join us in June]( for a professional development program tailored to the needs of department chairs. Experienced academic leaders will provide insights on the current trends in higher ed, effective ways to manage a department, strategic planning, and more. [Register today!]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. No Newsletter on Monday Because of the Memorial Day holiday, we will not be sending you this or other newsletters on Monday. We will be back in your inbox on Tuesday. Virtual Events: Tune In Live RURAL COLLEGES [College Partnerships to Fuel Rural Development]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: June 11, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Rural colleges are often hundreds of miles from other higher-education institutions, so they must form partnerships outside the sector to achieve their goals. With Support From Ascendium. [Register here.]( STUDENT SUCCESS [Improving the First-Year Experience]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: June 12, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Freshman year is make or break for many students, especially those with social, emotional, or logistical challenges. Join us to explore how to make the first year great for them. With Support From Mongoose. [Register here.]( Views ADVICE [3 Ways to Fix Peer Review]( By T.J. Thomson, Lesley Irvine, and Glen Thomas [STORY IMAGE]( A new study of a year’s worth of peer reviews aims to improve how academics assess one another’s work. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [The Future of Diversity Training - The Chronicle Store]( [The Future of Diversity Training]( Diversity training for faculty and staff members is widely used across higher education. Yet there’s little agreement on whether such training is effective. [Order this report]( for insights to improve your college’s approach to building a culture that supports diversity. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services]( Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine [Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences]( Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell [Faculty Open Rank Tenure-Track Position in Health Professions Education]( UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO [Search other jobs.]( Stay ahead of the game and upload your resume to our job board. You'll be visible to hiring managers who are actively seeking top talent like you. [Upload your resume today.]( NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037